Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – In an 8-5 vote, city council approved a bylaw that will bar most transport truck traffic from Highway 102, Dawson Road and Arthur Street and put them on Highway 11/17. Councillors Albert Aiello, Dominic Pasqualino, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Shelby Ch’ng, Michael Zussino, Greg Johnsen and Andrew […]
Call a major-league pitcher “a barber” today, it would likely mean he could cut his teammates’ hair… I know, “hair stylist” is more politically correct. However, a few editions back in baseball’s dictionary, you’ll find “THE barber.” His name was Sal Maglie. His nickname had nothing to do with cutting […]
The United Church of Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary this year (1925-2025). There was a celebration to honour the United Churches of Canada on June 8, 2025. The celebration was held at Knox United in Emo. The approximately 130 that attended were blessed with a wonderful, heart touching service. Retired […]
There could be no question about the help provided to Fort Frances families through the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas hamper campaign. The question during town council’s June 23 meeting was how much the municipality could help the church’s local corps. The Salvation Army’s Fort Frances Corps asked council to reduce […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan arrested two drivers within a week for impaired driving, one following a dangerous driving complaint and the other following the investigation of a suspicious vehicle. On June 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer with the Atikokan Detachment OPP responded to a […]
Whoever keeps wiping out a healthy patch of wild milkweed on Thunder Bay’s outskirts needs to get up to speed on the crop’s importance. At least that’s how area resident Daniela Belletini Heerema sees it. Belletini Heerema, who lives nearby, says it breaks her heart to see the crop in […]
Premier Doug Ford told reporters Wednesday in Toronto that his government has been “bending over backwards to take care of” First Nations and treating them “like gold.” First Nations “can’t just keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government,” Ford said, one day ahead of a planned meeting with […]
The federal government’s controversial Bill C-5 is off to the Senate next week for a truncated study. Opposition parties amended the proposed legislation to ensure the government cannot override certain laws (including the Indian Act, Canada Labour Code and Criminal Code) but most environmental law and regulations can still be […]
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is celebrating a successful third year of its five-year strategic plan. Hospital administration shared a progress report with stakeholders and community partners on Thursday afternoon, showcasing the hospital’s and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute’s achievements in advancing care, health research, and innovation in the region. “We […]
“There is no park anymore, there is no forest there.” So explained Dan Johnson, who along with his wife Maria Lee, is happy to be alive. The two, along with many other campers, were trapped in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on Saturday night after a violent storm toppled thousands […]
In a lengthy ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Town of Fort Frances has had its claims to the lands that make up the Point Park, as well as claims for financial compensation, dismissed in their entirety. The 72-page ruling was issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to support the Terry Fox National Ride of Hope cycling team as it makes its way through Ontario communities in June. The OPP will provide vehicle escort for Terry Fox’s brother Darrell Fox and his cycling team for the Ontario […]
